CATEGORY

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Required Elements

The map includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the map.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the map.

Several required elements were missing.

Graphics - Originality

Several of the graphics used on the map reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.

Some of the graphics used on the map reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

The graphics are made by the student, but show little creativity.

Graphics reflect a lack of creativity in their creation or dispaly.

Attractiveness

The map is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The map is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The map is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit cluttered or lacks layout.

The map is distractingly very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Mechanics

All words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.

Most words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.

Several words on the map are misspelled or capitalized incorrectly.

Many errors in spelling and capitalization on the map.

Use of Class Time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.